Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-30

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The Late ZION. 4. }. Bcrcsford.nope,
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Gloucester COUNTY, VA,
November %, 1897.
10 he Edifor Of the DispGich:
trust that -you will pardon me II !
suggest that, doubtless owing e. the ab-
sorbing demands Of the late canvass, our
Virginia papers have passed over with
out sufficient notice the recent death OF
n gentleman whose sincere respect for
our southern people, sympathy for their
cause in the late war, and exalted adml-
ration OF their horoism, Will cause ms
memory to be revered by all who were
on orr side in the contest between the
States.
The death Of one through whose mn
niGcence chiefly the noble work Of
Foley, handing down to posterity the
image of ou' great Virginia hero. now
ornaments the Capitol Of our Common
wealth, and of thelate Conicderacy, and
who, on one OF the most interesting oc-
casions of our more recent history was,
by the unanimous voice of both houses
OF the General Assembly, invited to be
the guest of the State, is entitled to
more than a Geographic notice and If
You will permit me, / will briefly, from
facts gathered from the English press,
run over some of the points connected
with big Efa and history
Mr. 4. !. Bcrestord-HOpe, who at the
time of his death was member OF Par
lament for Cambridge University, was
born on the 18th day of january, 1920.
He was the youngest son OF Mr.. Thomas
Hope, who was well known in England
as an Oriental scholar, as q patron OF
art. and also rs the author Of "Anas-
tTasus," and who married the Hon.
Louisa Beresford. daughter Of Baron
Dccics, Archbishop OF 1uam.
Mr.. Berosford-Hope was educated ut
Harrow and at Trinity College, Cam
bridge, at which scat Of learning ne
graduated as Bachelor in 1871 and took
his Masters degree in 1874. lie carly
evinccd great interest in matters pertain
ing to art and architecture and in Qucs-
tons connected with the Church, and
was president of the Cambridge Lrcle-
siological Society. Possessed of ample
fortune he WIS enabled to crafty his
gcnerousimpulscsby thepurchasein 1874
Of the ancient bindings Of st. Angus
tines Abbey, Canterbury, as college
for missionary clergy. He was president
OF the Royal Institute of British Archi-
tocts from 1865 to 1867, and delivered
many lectures at various times upon gen
eral art subjects. lie published in 1853
a treatise on The Art Workman's Posi-
ton, and again a further essay on
"Ihe Common Sense of Art. ~ Suisse
Quently be lectured ON church art, and
in behalf of the Albert memorial fund on
"The Worlds Debt to Art. ."
The interest hc manifested in Our civil
struggle in america and his public and
private efforts in behalf of the .use OF
the South attracted the attention of both
combotants, and procured for him the
undying gratitude of the southern peo-
pie. At this time he delivered % course
of lectures on a Popular View of the
Civil War;" " England, the North and
the South" and "The Results Of the
American Disruption" Before this he
had published a volume of poems, and
later in life INDUCED his Imagination by
the production OF works of fiction, Civ
ing to the literary world the well-written
novels OF " Strictly Tied-Up," and "Thc
Brandredths." He was also a general
contributor of tracts and essays on
various subjects and was prominently
connected with the S0iard1y RcrieW.
Mr.. Beresford-Hope entered Parlia-
ment rs member for Maidstone i'll the
wear 1Sil, and remained in the House of
Commons, with the interval of few
years, till the day of his death, repre-
senting at different periods Maidstone,
Stoke-upon-Trent. and the University
of Cambridge. He was elected as an
independent Conservative, andromaincd
true to his original convictions. His po-
sition in Parliament was one of assured
influence, and his speeches in that body
were able and effective.
His distinguished attainments were
recognized in the Republic of Letters.
The honorary degree Of ID. c. /. was
conferred upon him by the University
Of Oxford in 1915, and that Of Lii. %.
bv the University of Cambridge in 1854.
The University of Dublin followed the
example OF the great institutions Of the
sister isle and honored him with her
highest degree, and upon our own
shores our own Virginia University of
Washington and Lee and that Of Ten
nessee honored themselves by like
tribute to his worth.
On coming to the estates of Marshal
Viscount Beresford, Mr.. Hope prefxed
10y Royal license TO his family name the
Surname Of Beresford, becoming Bcres-
ford Hope.
He possessed the two fine seats Of
Bedgebury Park, in Kent, and Beres-
ford Han, in StaAordshire-in which
latter shire he was justice of the peace
and of the former deputy lieutenant
Mr.. Beresford-Hopc was also president
of the Architectural Museum, trustee
Of the British Museum and Of the Ma
tional Portrait Gallery, and fellow Of =
number Of learned societies. OF the
clubs lie was a member Of the Carlton,
Of the Atheneum, OF the United Uni
versity, OF the Oxford and Cambridge,
and Of the New University.
In april, 1880, he was created a priyy
councillor. Mr.. Beresford-Hope was
married i'll 1912 to Lady Mildred Isa-
bella Charlotte Henrietta, eldest daugh-
ter Of the Marquis Of Salisbury, and
leaves large family.
The order of General Smith, superin-
tcndent of the Virginia Midland Insti-
tute. calling the attention of the CORPS Of
cadets TO the death Of this friend of Viz
ginia was well conceived tribute Of
respect, for which he deserves the thanks
OF our people; and l can say for the
men who marched with Slonewall Jack
sons "foot cavalry that they will never
lift their hats as they pass the statue Of
their honored chief without thinking
of the generous donor who gave it to
the State. W. =. I.
The Richmond Dispatch.
A notice of the thrift and push Of this
enterprising journal was inadvertently
crowded out of our columns last week.
The Dispatch, which stands foremost